2001 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
| Model | L 200 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
